Eid Al-Adha 2027: Prayer Time, Date & How to Pray
Eid al-Adha 2027 is expected to fall on approximately 27 May 2027 (subject to moon sighting), marking the 10th of Dhul Hijjah 1448 AH. The Eid prayer is performed in congregation at a mosque or open ground, shortly after sunrise, and consists of 2 rakats with additional takbeers that make it different from all other prayers.
Quick Answer
- Expected date: ~27 May 2027 (10 Dhul Hijjah 1448 AH) — confirm with local moon sighting
- Eid prayer time: After sunrise (~15–30 minutes), before Dhuhr (zawal)
- Rakats: 2 with 7 extra takbeers in the first rakat and 5 in the second (Hanafi count; others similar)
- Khutbah: Delivered after the prayer (unlike Jummah)
- Before prayer: Do not eat on Eid al-Adha (unlike Eid al-Fitr)
For exact sunrise and Dhuhr times in your city, open prayer times. For Dhul Hijjah context, see our Islamic months 2026–2027 guide and Hijri calendar guide.
Table of Contents
- Eid al-Adha 2027 Expected Date
- When Is Eid Prayer Time?
- How Many Rakats Is Eid Prayer?
- How to Pray Eid Al-Adha Step by Step
- Is Eid Prayer Compulsory?
- Sunnah of Eid Al-Adha Day
- The Qurbani (Animal Sacrifice)
- FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions
Eid al-Adha 2027 Expected Date
The Islamic calendar is lunar. Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah, the month of Hajj.
| Calendar | Expected date |
|---|---|
| Hijri | 10 Dhul Hijjah 1448 AH |
| Gregorian | Approximately 27 May 2027 |
This date is an estimate based on astronomical calculation. The confirmed date depends on moon sighting in your country or the authority you follow.
Regional differences: Some communities follow Saudi Arabia's announcement; others rely on local sighting. Both are established scholarly positions — follow your local mosque and imam to avoid division.
Takbeer al-Tashreeq begins at Fajr on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah and continues until Asr on the 13th:
Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar, la ilaha illa Allah, wa Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar wa lillahil-hamd.
Learn your local Fajr time to start on the correct morning. Browse Dhul Hijjah on the Islamic Hijri calendar.
When Is Eid Prayer Time?
Eid prayer has a specific window — different from every other salah:
| Boundary | Rule |
|---|---|
| Earliest | After the sun has fully risen (~15–30 minutes after sunrise) |
| Latest | Before zawal (Dhuhr start time) |
You cannot pray Eid at Fajr time or at Dhuhr time. It sits in the morning window between them.
Why after sunrise? The Prophet ﷺ delayed Eid prayer until the sun had risen to the height of a spear above the horizon (reported in several sunan collections). This distinguishes Eid from Fajr and gives families time to gather.
Mosques announce Eid prayer times locally — often 7:00–9:00 AM depending on city and season. Check your mosque and cross-reference prayer times for Karachi, New York, Toronto, London, or your city.
How Many Rakats Is Eid Prayer?
Eid prayer is 2 rakats prayed in congregation with the imam reciting aloud.
Additional takbeers distinguish Eid from normal prayers:
| Rakat | Extra takbeers (Hanafi) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| First | 7 before Qur'an recitation | After opening takbeer |
| Second | 5 before Qur'an recitation | After standing for second rakat |
Other madhabs follow similar additional takbeer counts with slight variations in when hands are raised. Follow your imam in congregation — do not pray ahead of the imam.
Total takbeers: Opening takbeer (takbeerat al-ihram) plus the extra takbeers plus the normal flow of ruku and sujood. The imam leads; you follow.
How to Pray Eid Al-Adha Step by Step
Eid prayer is a congregational prayer. The mainstream view is that it should be prayed at the mosque or Eid ground, not alone at home.
- Make ghusl, wear your best clothes, and apply perfume (sunnah for men).
- Walk to the prayer ground if possible — take a different route home (sunnah).
- Arrive early — the Prophet ﷺ would go to Eid walking calmly, not rushing.
- Pray 2 rakats behind the imam with the extra takbeers (7 + 5 before recitation in Hanafi practice).
- Listen to the khutbah after the prayer — two parts, imam sits briefly between them.
- Return home and perform Qurbani (animal sacrifice) if you are obliged or choose to offer it.
Step-by-step flow:
- Niyyah for 2-rakat Eid prayer
- Takbeerat al-ihram — Allahu Akbar
- 7 additional takbeers in first rakat (hands raised, saying Allahu Akbar)
- Surah Al-Fatiha + another surah (imam recites aloud)
- Ruku and sujood as normal
- Second rakat — stand, 5 additional takbeers, then Fatiha + surah
- Ruku, sujood, tashahud, salaam
Khutbah after prayer: Unlike Jummah, where the khutbah comes before the 2 fard rakats, Eid khutbah comes after the prayer. Listening is sunnah; Hanafi scholars emphasise it strongly.
Can women pray Eid at home? Women may attend Eid congregation but it is not obligatory for them. Some scholars permit praying Eid at home if they cannot attend — follow your madhab.
Is Eid Prayer Compulsory?
| Madhab | Ruling on Eid prayer |
|---|---|
| Hanafi | Wajib (obligatory) |
| Shafi'i | Sunnah mu'akkadah (strongly emphasised) |
| Maliki | Sunnah mu'akkadah |
| Hanbali | Fard kifayah (community obligation) |
Fard kifayah means if a group of Muslims in the area perform it, others are relieved — but the community must ensure Eid is established.
Women, children, travellers, and the ill are generally exempt from congregation but may attend. Women who do not attend do not owe a make-up prayer — unlike men in the Hanafi view who miss Eid without excuse.
Sunnah of Eid Al-Adha Day
- Ghusl before leaving for prayer.
- Best clothes — not necessarily new, but clean and presentable.
- Do not eat before Eid al-Adha prayer — unlike Eid al-Fitr where eating dates before prayer is sunnah.
- Takbeer al-Tashreeq from 9th Dhul Hijjah Fajr through 13th Dhul Hijjah Asr.
- Different routes to and from the prayer ground.
- Greet others with warmth — Taqabbal Allahu minna wa minkum (May Allah accept from us and you).
The Prophet ﷺ said: "The greatest day in the sight of Allah is the Day of Sacrifice." (Sunan Abu Dawud)
Eid al-Fitr vs Eid al-Adha:
| Eid al-Fitr | Eid al-Adha | |
|---|---|---|
| When | 1 Shawwal (after Ramadan) | 10 Dhul Hijjah |
| Before prayer | Eat dates (sunnah) | Do not eat |
| Special act | Zakat al-Fitr | Qurbani |
| Prayer format | 2 rakats + takbeers | 2 rakats + takbeers |
Both share the same 2-rakat structure with extra takbeers. See Islamic months 2026–2027 for Shawwal and Dhul Hijjah dates.
The Qurbani (Animal Sacrifice)
Qurbani (udhiyah) commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son and Allah's mercy in providing a ram instead. It is wajib according to Hanafi fiqh for adult Muslims who own nisab wealth; other madhabs consider it a strongly emphasised sunnah.
The sacrifice is performed after Eid prayer on the 10th, 11th, or 12th of Dhul Hijjah — before Maghrib on the 12th ends the main window. Distribute meat in thirds: family, friends, and the poor.
Qurbani is connected to the prayer day but is a separate act — missing prayer does not cancel your obligation to sacrifice if you are obliged, and vice versa. Consult a scholar for your financial situation.
Preparing Children and Families for Eid Prayer
Eid is a family day. Prepare children the night before: lay out clothes, explain that the prayer is short but special, and practise staying quiet during the khutbah. Arrive early so children see the congregation gather — this builds love for the mosque.
After prayer, share meat from Qurbani with neighbours and the poor. The Prophet ﷺ taught that Eid is a day of joy, food, and remembering Allah's blessings.
Common Eid Prayer Mistakes
- Arriving after the imam started — try to catch the first rakat.
- Talking during the khutbah — remain silent as in Jummah.
- Eating before Eid al-Adha prayer — save food for after.
- Praying at the wrong time — too early (before sunrise) or too late (after zawal).
- Skipping congregation without a valid reason when it is wajib in your madhab.
Check Prayer Times for Your City
Eid al-Adha 2027 brings together prayer, sacrifice, and community. Confirm the date with your local mosque, note the morning prayer window using prayer times, and attend the congregation with a heart full of gratitude.
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→ Check prayer times for your city as Eid 2027 approaches.
FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions
When is Eid al-Adha 2027?
Eid al-Adha 2027 is expected on approximately 27 May 2027 (10 Dhul Hijjah 1448 AH), subject to moon sighting in your country.
What time is Eid prayer 2027?
Eid prayer is after sunrise (about 15–30 minutes) and before Dhuhr (zawal). Check your local mosque and prayer times for your city.
How many rakats is Eid prayer?
Eid prayer is 2 rakats with additional takbeers — typically 7 in the first rakat and 5 in the second before Qur'an recitation (Hanafi count).
Do you eat before Eid al-Adha prayer?
No. On Eid al-Adha you do not eat before the prayer. This differs from Eid al-Fitr, where eating dates before prayer is sunnah.
Can women pray Eid at home?
Women may attend Eid congregation but it is not obligatory for them. Some scholars permit praying Eid at home if they cannot attend; follow your madhab.
What is the Eid prayer takbeer?
Eid prayer includes extra takbeers beyond the opening Allahu Akbar — typically 7 in the first rakat and 5 in the second (Hanafi). You raise hands and say Allahu Akbar with each additional takbeer before the imam recites Qur'an.
Is Eid prayer compulsory?
Hanafi: wajib. Shafi'i and Maliki: sunnah mu'akkadah. Hanbali: fard kifayah (community obligation). Men should attend unless excused.
What is the difference between Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha?
Eid al-Fitr is on 1 Shawwal after Ramadan with eating before prayer. Eid al-Adha is on 10 Dhul Hijjah during Hajj season with Qurbani and no eating before prayer.
Conclusion
Eid al-Adha 2027 is a day of worship, sacrifice, and gratitude. Confirm the date with your community, learn the takbeer format, attend congregation, and fulfil the Sunnah of the Day of Sacrifice.
This guide is for general Islamic education. For specific rulings applicable to your situation, please consult a qualified Islamic scholar from your madhab.
This guide is for general Islamic education. Verify fiqh details with a qualified scholar for your madhab. Qur'an translations are interpretive; consult tafsir for deeper study.